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Old 11th January 2017, 04:58 PM   #1
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If Michael was with us, he would be 64 today.
Peace to his soul.
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Old 11th January 2017, 06:40 PM   #2
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Amen to that!
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Old 11th January 2017, 07:20 PM   #3
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Old 11th January 2017, 09:30 PM   #4
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He was always an inspiration and fueled the fires for learning and the advance of serious study of arms and armour. He worked tirelessly his entire life to compile incredible collections and passionately worked to share his knowledge here.
In that, his spirit remains powerful as ever.

I miss you my friend.
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Old 12th January 2017, 12:50 AM   #5
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That was very thoughtful to remember him, Jim. Yes, his knowledge and unique presence is missed-
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Old 12th January 2017, 12:58 AM   #6
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I have learned so much from his posts, am still learning to this day, and will be learning far into the future. Michael, you are missed. RIP
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Old 12th January 2017, 08:49 AM   #7
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RIP...
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Old 15th January 2017, 11:33 PM   #8
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Rest in peace Michael.
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Old 20th January 2017, 09:42 AM   #9
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RIP Michael.
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Old 29th January 2017, 10:36 PM   #10
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He was a great person and I thought what a nice idea would be to celebrate his life and his contribution to this Forum by raising his name onto what I would term our hall of fame where his key works can be listed. I think he would like to be remembered in this way.
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Old 2nd February 2017, 01:29 PM   #11
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I think that is a great idea of Ibrahiim's - to create an archive specifically of Michael's contributions to this forum for future students (and us still) to consult. Only problem, it would involve a lot of work by the moderators!
Good luck.
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Old 9th February 2017, 03:06 PM   #12
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A very nice thought, Ibrahiim.

The more I re-read Michael's old posts, the more questions I have that I would have liked to ask him!
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Old 9th February 2017, 05:03 PM   #13
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I agree with Ibrahim's proposal. Michael contributed a great deal to our knowledge.
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Old 11th January 2018, 10:22 AM   #14
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One more year past since he left us. He would be 65 today.


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Old 11th January 2018, 06:24 PM   #15
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Happy Birthday dear friend
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Old 11th January 2019, 10:37 AM   #16
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Our dearest member and friend would be 66 today.
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Old 11th January 2019, 10:43 AM   #17
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His memory still lives on strong, i would propose to look at Ibrahim his idea once more. If i could be of help just give a shout.
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Another year, and missed as much as ever.
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It is a poignant remembrance of a dear friend, and one of the most generous, kind arms enthusiasts I have ever known. Rest in peace my friend, you are always in our thoughts.
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Old 11th January 2020, 06:22 PM   #20
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One more year since Michael left us.
He would be 67 today .
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Old 11th January 2020, 08:55 PM   #21
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Quote:
Originally Posted by fernando
One more year since Michael left us.
He would be 67 today .

ALWAYS in my thoughts!!! Missing you my friend.
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Old 11th January 2020, 09:40 PM   #22
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Remember his post on the Man in Black! He was a HUGE Johnny Cash fan, but, I mean, who isn't?! He was always supportive of our questions and gracious with his massive knowledge. Very much missed...
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Old 12th January 2020, 02:29 PM   #23
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Still dearly Missed!
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Matchlock, you taught me so very much. Thank you.
And happy Michael's birthday - to his friends!
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